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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An evaporite, consisting of a mixed sodium and calcium sulphate, with the chemical formula Na₂Ca(SO₄)₂. uncountable

Etymology

Named after Johann Rudolf Glauber (1604-68), + -ite.

Related phrases

chemical formulasaline evaporite

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